Top business ownership considerations financial advisors in Dayton, OH

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you own a business or are considering buying one, you need an advisor who understands how ownership affects your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating business finances separately from personal goals, which can lead to missed tax benefits or cash flow issues.

  • Municipal tax insight. Since city taxes vary widely, ask how they navigate local tax rules to optimize your business and personal finances.
  • Cash flow integration. Confirm they model your business income alongside personal expenses to avoid surprises.
  • Exit strategy planning. Discuss how they help prepare for selling or transferring your business, not just day-to-day operations.
  • Risk management focus. Ensure they evaluate insurance and liability risks unique to your business type and ownership structure.

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Ronald J

Series 66

Dayton, OH

J.P. Morgan Securities

Ronald Jones is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2006, including JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Kyle F

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Wells Fargo Clearing

Kyle Fryer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, he worked at Miami University and MyUSA Credit Union. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Daniel F

Daytton, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Daniel Fellers is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds over 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., INVEST Financial Corp., and Southeast Investments, N.C. Inc., as well as operating his own firm, Fellers Financial Concepts, since 1978. He serves as a board member for Kairos Prison Ministry, a religious organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent financial professionals, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various platforms.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Tanyike F

Series 63

Dayton, OH

Primerica Advisors

Tanyike Freeman Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dayton, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and was previously associated with Primerica Financial Services starting in 2014. Her business activities include the sale of investment-related products and referral of home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm that provides a wrap-fee asset management program for individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers advisory services primarily through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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James C

Series 63, Series 65

Dayton, OH

Beacon Capital Management, Inc.

James Cook is a financial advisor at Beacon Capital Management, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Beacon Capital Management since 1999 and The Tavenner Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of conventional life and annuity products. Beacon Capital Management provides model portfolio management and direct discretionary portfolio management to advisory platforms and retail advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes data-driven tactical allocation strategies primarily executed through ETFs and mutual funds.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting
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Jeremy R

Series 63, Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Thrivent Investment Management

Jeremy Roets is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 12 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Thrivent Investment Management and fifteen years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs, while maintaining separate services and avoiding discretionary trading authority for planning engagements.

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Austin N

Series 63, Series 66

Oskaloosa, IA

Edward Jones

Austin Norris is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oskaloosa, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Norris has ownership interests in real estate and construction businesses, including a real-estate office building, farmland, and involvement in a construction project. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Erkki P

Series 63, Series 65

Ann Arbor, MI

Concorde Asset Management, LLC

Erkki Peippo is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial Inc. for 14 years and operates Erkki M. Peippo, CPA, PC, providing accounting and insurance services. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Peippo Farms, a farming operation in Gladstone, MI. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial planning. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party strategists, including its Concorde UMA program on Envestnet, to build individualized portfolios and offers ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Daniel M

Series 63, Series 65

Canfield, OH

Merrill

Daniel Memo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and began his career with Smith Barney. Daniel focuses on serving high net worth individuals and business retirement planning. He holds FINRA Series 7, 66, 3, and 31 registrations. Daniel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from John Carroll University. He also holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, equity compensation services, retirement income, and small business strategies. Daniel is active in the Poland community where he resides with his wife, Erin, and their four sons. He participates in organizations such as the Poland Community Baseball Association, Poland Flag Football, and St. Vincent De Paul. He has served as a board member of the Rich Center for Autism and is affiliated with Magic of Michael. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, swimming, table tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP)
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Julie M

CFP®, Series 66

Denver, CO

Impactfolio LLC

Julie Mcdaniel is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Impactfolio LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Sharkey, Howes & Javer Inc for six years. Based in Denver, CO, she is part of a three-advisor team at Impactfolio. Impactfolio LLC is a SEC-registered adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and other entities, managing approximately $289 million across about 126 relationships. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation model that integrates ESG factors with traditional financial analysis and offers discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Cash flow / budgeting Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance
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